Participate
Hosting the 2011 National Sheepdog Finals is a massive undertaking. It requires the assistance of many volunteers and donors. If you value working sheepdogs and believe in the importance of preserving the region's ranching heritage, we encourage you to "saddle up" and join our roundup through sponsorships, charitable donations, or through volunteerism.
... through Sponsorships
Become an EVENT SPONSOR or a DOG SPONSOR and help offset production costs of approximately $30,000 which will pay for a variety of things including:
- Promotional materials & advertising
- Temporary fencing and panels
- Tents and grandstands
- Sound systems and generators
- Water
- Trash collection
- Signage
- Mowing and other landscaping services
- Office expenses: phone, copying, etc
- Insurance and other leases
- Tickets production
- Sheep leasing and care
- Food for volunteers, crews, judges
- Judge fees and transportation costs
- Awards
... through Charitable Donations
Donate to the Aspen Valley Land Trust. Donations be used to conserve land in the Roaring Fork and Colorado River watersheds. Donors may support the 2011 National Sheepdog Finals by making a restricted donation to the AVLT. Donations to AVLT are tax deductible. Contact AVLT for more details.
... through Volunteerism
Help is needed in many departments, including:
- Parking
- Tickets
- Transportation
- Hospitality
- Promotion
- Special events & evening meetings
- Handler services
- Set-up
- Clerical
- Cleanup
- Vendor coordination
- Souvenirs
- Sponsorship help
- Fundraising